Ep. 259 – Cycles of Dharma: The Stream of Interbeing

Oct 8, 2024

Explore the profound connections between all living beings and the cycles of life. Discover the natural wisdom of ecosystems and how meditation can be a revolutionary act against societal issues. Reflect on impermanence and the unique expressions of Dharma that shape our journeys. Learn about the compassion needed to address global suffering while uncovering a deep joy that transcends reason. Join in on a transformative narrative that celebrates interconnectedness and invites mindful self-inquiry.

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ANECDOTE

Amazon Rainforest Interconnection

In the Amazon rainforest, 900 fig species are each pollinated by a single wasp species.
These wasps are keystone species; their extinction would cascade through the ecosystem.

INSIGHT

Interconnectedness and Change

We are interconnected, like molecules shared between breaths across time.
Our bodies constantly change, highlighting our existence as patterns within a larger stream.

INSIGHT

Spiritual Maturity and Diverse Paths

Recognizing interconnectedness leads to spiritual maturity.
There's no single path to practice or live but various cycles, seasons, and expressions of Dharma.

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Guiding us through the ever-changing cycles of life, Jack uncovers the profound truth of our interconnectedness as boundless and unique expressions of the Dharma.

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“We see that there isn’t one way to practice or to live, but many cycles, seasons, and expressions of Dharma and truth.” – Jack Kornfield

In this episode, Jack mindfully explores:

Natural wisdom of the rainforest ecosystem
Discovering the truth of our inexorable interconnection
Seeing clearly the reality of change and impermanence
Interconnectedness within the flowing stream of interbeing
Spiritual maturity and recognizing the patterns and cycles of life
The many unique expressions of Dharma, spirituality, and truth in this world
Wisdom from Buddha, Dipa Ma, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, HH the Dalai Lama, S.N. Goenka, and Tibetan cave-dwelling yogis
Bringing your compassion to the environment, politics, social action, homelessness, education, etc
Meditation as a radical act: facing head-on the forces of greed, prejudice, hatred, and delusion
Finding your unique dharma and way to help the world
Life and spirituality as a process of death and rebirth over and over again
Uncovering a deep ‘joy for no reason’
How the “light and love” in meditation is actually literal
Untangling the knots of our attachments to live in inner freedom
A poem dedicated to the struggles in the Middle East
Discovering your capacity to awaken, and your unique gift

“It’s not about perfection of oneself or the world, but it’s learning to live in a simple way and touch one moment after another with wisdom, understanding, compassion, and presence.” – Jack Kornfield

“Wisdom is a state of our being in our heart. And to live in that way takes humility, a surrender or commitment, a trusting heart, a going into the unknown.” – Jack Kornfield

This Dharma Talk from 1/3/1991 at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.

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